BEF, Author at The Boomer Esiason Foundation

March 20, 2019

Episode 9 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a few exercises done in the gym, including the bench press, lat pull-downs, the curl press, dips and tricep extensions. The purpose in doing these exercises isn’t so much to get bigger as it is to...

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 8: How to Use a Mediport for IV Antibiotics

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 8 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates how to access and sterilize a mediport to deliver IV antibiotics....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 7: Using an Oxygen Tank While Exercising

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 7 of the CF Wind Sprint series discusses how an oxygen tank can help keep oxygen saturation at optimal levels while exercising....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 6: Using a Percussor for Airway Clearance

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 6 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates the use of a percussor to promote airway clearance....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 5: Maintaining Your Weight

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Nutrition

March 20, 2019

In Episode 5 of the CF Wind Sprint series, Jerry talks about a fun and tasty way to help maintain your weight: milkshakes....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 4: Sinus Irrigation

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Treatments

March 20, 2019

Episode 4 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates how to deal with sinus irrigation, a process that is very important in preventing sinus infections....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 3: Simple Exercises

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise

March 20, 2019

Episode 3 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates a variety of useful exercises that can be done at home or in the hospital. Exercising on a regular basis will help keep your lungs clear and strengthen your muscles....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 2: Sterilizing Nebulizers

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Traveling

March 20, 2019

Episode 2 of the CF Wind Sprint series demonstrates two ways to sterilizes nebulizers - one while at home, the other while on the road....

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 1: An Introduction to the Program

by BEF

CF Wind Sprints, Exercise, Nutrition, Running, Support, Transitions, Traveling, Treatments

March 20, 2019

In the following series, Jerry Cahill - BEF CF Ambassador, will answer viewer submitted questions about health, wellness, fitness, and cystic fibrosis in short-format videos....

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 213: Balancing Self Care and Being a Mom to a Teen with CF

by BEF

CF Podcasts, Exercise, Fitness & Nutrition, Lifestyle Adjustments, Pregnancy & Fertility, Relationships

March 20, 2019

In Jerry Cahill’s latest video podcast, Jenn Caruso shares her story of being a mother to a son with cystic fibrosis. She imparts the importance of having a great support group, of allowing her son to take ownership of his care (even when it’s difficult),...

Author: BEF

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 9: Upper Body Exercises

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 8: How to Use a Mediport for IV Antibiotics

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 7: Using an Oxygen Tank While Exercising

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 6: Using a Percussor for Airway Clearance

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 5: Maintaining Your Weight

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 4: Sinus Irrigation

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 3: Simple Exercises

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 2: Sterilizing Nebulizers

Cystic Fibrosis Wind Sprint 1: An Introduction to the Program

Cystic Fibrosis Podcast 213: Balancing Self Care and Being a Mom to a Teen with CF

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